Dragon City Lunar Festival
When: February 14
This full-day event, running from 12 to 7 p.m,. will be full of celebratory activities. Shop from more than 20 market vendors, see a lion dance, listen to music, eat tasty food and drinks and more. Admission is free.
Dragon City Mall, 328 Centre St. S.E., @cutiesclub.ca
Chinese New Year Festival 2026
When: February 14, 15, 21 and 22
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be several events such as a dragon and lion dance, a market, martial arts performances, a photo booth, music and more.
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1 St. S.W., culturalcentre.ca
Lunar New Year with the Calgary Public Library
When: Multiple dates
There are a few ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Calgary Public Library this year. On February 16, there will be an afternoon launch event at the Central Library complete with cultural showcases, a dragon dance, music and more. The Asian Heritage Foundation YYC has also teamed up with the library to host Lunar New Year celebrations at Fish Creek Library and Village Square Library on February 21, as well as Saddletowne Library and Crowfoot Library on February 28. Finally, don’t miss the Lunar New Year closing event back at Central Library on March 1, featuring activities like a lantern parade and cultural fashion show.
Multiple locations, calgarylibrary.ca
Far East/True North Dinner at Klein/Harris
When: February 17 to 21
Tuck into a family-style tasting menu at Klein/Harris featuring Asian-inspired dishes such as Korean short ribs, ginger-soy braised quail and more. Pair your meal with Lunar New Year cocktails made with Hennessy like a Vietnamese egg cream coffee. Reservations are required, and parties are required to have a minimum of two guests.
Klein/Harris, 110 8 Ave. S.W., 403-262-8100, kleinharris.com
Chinatown BIA Lunar New Year Gala 2026
When: February 19
On February 19, join the Chinatown Business Improvement Area (BIA) for a Lunar New Year gala dinner at the Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant & Lounge. Along with a 10-course meal, there will be cultural performances, a lion dance, a photo booth and a prize draw for guests to enjoy.
Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant & Lounge, 328 Centre St. S., calgarychinatown.com
Big Fun Chinese New Year
When: February 20
Organized by the Friends of Chinatown nonprofit, this fundraising event promises a tasty evening with a family-style, 10-course meal at Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant & Lounge. The evening entertainment includes lion dances, martial arts and a Chinese orchestra. Event proceeds will support the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre.
Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant & Lounge, 328 Centre St. S., friendsofchinatown.org
Tibetan Association of Alberta Losar
When: February 28
This annual celebration of the Tibetan new year is hosted by the Tibetan Association of Alberta and often includes dinner, dancing and cultural performances. More details to come closer to the event date.
Calgary Marlborough Community Association, 636 Marlborough Way N.E., albertatibetan.org
